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TracFone Wireless, Inc. is a provider of wireless prepaid service for telecommunications in the US.~~{{Ph~~-~~C-Int}}~~

TracFone Wireless, Inc. is a provider of wireless prepaid service for telecommunications in the US. They are located in Miami, Florida, and was acquired by Verizon Wireless in 2021.

==Anti-consumer practices==

<big>Covert Terms and Conditions Update for Straight Talk on August 28th, 2025</big>

~~==Consumer-impact summary==~~

The Terms and conditions for Straight Talk were changed on August 28th, 2025 on the Terms and Conditions page for Straight Talk, a brand of TracFone Wireless, Inc.

~~{{Ph-C-CIS}}~~

~~==Incidents==~~

However, TracFone only informed pre-existing customers of this change, and it was via a text from one of their shortcodes, 54676.

~~{{Ph~~-~~C-Inc}}~~

[[File:Screenshot 20250901-210452.png|thumb|The text that users of the Straight Talk network received from the 54676 marketing shortcode about the updated Terms and Conditions.]]

This shortcode is mainly used for marketing, so it is likely that normal users of Straight Talk reply STOP to this shortcode to stop receiving marketing texts, despite the shortcode being used to inform current customers about the updated Terms and Conditions.

~~This is~~ a ~~list~~ of ~~all consumer~~-~~protection incidents this company is involved~~ in. ~~Any incidents not mentioned here can be found~~ in the [[:~~Category~~:~~{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]~~.

==AI-generated summary of Terms and Conditions change==

~~===Example incident one~~ (~~''date''~~)~~===~~

Here are the key differences between the Terms and Conditions from August 22nd, 2025, and those from August 28th, 2025:

~~{{Main|link~~ to the ~~main CR Wiki article}}~~

~~Short summary~~ of the ~~incident (could be~~ the same as the ~~summary preceding~~ the ~~article)~~.

1. Document Structure & Formatting:

~~===Example incident two~~ (~~''date''~~)~~===~~

...

- Both documents share a similar structure with sections I through X, covering arbitration, communications, terms of service, international long distance, home phone, internet, hotspots/tablets, return policy, warranty, and unlocking policy.

- The August 28th version appears to have some minor formatting updates, but the core structure remains the same.

2. Content Updates & Clarifications:

- The August 28th version refines language in several sections for clarity, including the arbitration clauses, and emphasizes certain procedural details.

- The arbitration sections (I) in the later version include more detailed procedural descriptions, especially about mass filings, bellwether proceedings, and the process for opting out.

- The dispute resolution language in the August 28th version explicitly states that the agreement applies even after service termination and clarifies the process for mass filings and the enforceability of arbitration awards.

3. Legal and Procedural Details:

- The arbitration clauses in the August 28th document specify the procedures for mass filings, including staged bellwether proceedings, and describe the process for opting out in more detail.

- The language about class action waivers is more explicit and detailed in the August 28th version, emphasizing the waiver of class and collective actions and jury trials.

4. Contact Information & Notes on Notices:

- The August 28th version provides specific email addresses for notices related to arbitration (VZValueNOD@verizon.com), whereas the August 22nd version references a different email ([email protected]) for arbitration notices, but the wording and context are consistent.

- The later version emphasizes that notices are considered received immediately if sent to the device or email address, and clarifies mailing addresses.

5. Additional Provisions & Clarifications:

- The August 28th version clarifies that the agreement is governed by federal law and the law of the billing address, similar to the earlier version but with slightly clearer wording.

- The mass filing procedures are described in more detail in the later version, including how claims are staged and resolved through bellwether proceedings, with specific reference to the number of arbitrations in each stage.

6. Minor Language & Detail Adjustments:

- The later version tightens some language, particularly around dispute resolution processes, opt-out procedures, and mass filing procedures, making the procedures more explicit.

- The section on Notices and enforceability is more detailed in the August 28th version.

7. Legal References & Links:

- The August 28th version references the same unlocking policy link but emphasizes that the agreement is governed by laws of the billing address, whereas the earlier version emphasizes the law of the state of the phone number's area code.

In summary:

The August 28th version refines and clarifies the arbitration and dispute resolution clauses, introduces detailed procedures for mass arbitrations (bellwether stages), emphasizes waivers of class and jury rights, and improves clarity around notices and enforceability. The core terms and policies remain consistent, but the later version is more detailed, especially regarding arbitration procedures and legal rights waivers.

==Products==

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==References==

~~{{reflist}}~~

[https://web.archive.org/web/20250822205027/https://www.straighttalk.com/support/terms-conditions#inPage_tc1 Terms and Conditions from August 22nd of 2025]

[https://web.archive.org/web/20250828202109/https://www.straighttalk.com/support/terms-conditions#inPage_tc1 Terms and Conditions from August 28th of 2025]

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 |Type=Private
 |Website=https://www.tracfonewirelessinc.com/
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+|Logo=TracFone logo.png}}
-TracFone Wireless, Inc. is a provider of wireless prepaid service for telecommunications in the US.{{Ph-C-Int}}
+TracFone Wireless, Inc. is a provider of wireless prepaid service for telecommunications in the US. They are located in Miami, Florida, and was acquired by Verizon Wireless in 2021.
+==Anti-consumer practices==
+<big>Covert Terms and Conditions Update for Straight Talk on August 28th, 2025</big>
-==Consumer-impact summary==
+The Terms and conditions for Straight Talk were changed on August 28th, 2025 on the Terms and Conditions page for Straight Talk, a brand of TracFone Wireless, Inc.
-{{Ph-C-CIS}}
-==Incidents==
+However, TracFone only informed pre-existing customers of this change, and it was via a text from one of their shortcodes, 54676.
-{{Ph-C-Inc}}
+[[File:Screenshot 20250901-210452.png|thumb|The text that users of the Straight Talk network received from the 54676 marketing shortcode about the updated Terms and Conditions.]]
+This shortcode is mainly used for marketing, so it is likely that normal users of Straight Talk reply STOP to this shortcode to stop receiving marketing texts, despite the shortcode being used to inform current customers about the updated Terms and Conditions.
-This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
+==AI-generated summary of Terms and Conditions change==
-===Example incident one (''date'')===
+Here are the key differences between the Terms and Conditions from August 22nd, 2025, and those from August 28th, 2025:
-{{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}}
-Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
+. Document Structure & Formatting:
-===Example incident two (''date'')===
-...
+   - Both documents share a similar structure with sections I through X, covering arbitration, communications, terms of service, international long distance, home phone, internet, hotspots/tablets, return policy, warranty, and unlocking policy.
+   - The August 28th version appears to have some minor formatting updates, but the core structure remains the same.
+. Content Updates & Clarifications:
+   - The August 28th version refines language in several sections for clarity, including the arbitration clauses, and emphasizes certain procedural details.
+   - The arbitration sections (I) in the later version include more detailed procedural descriptions, especially about mass filings, bellwether proceedings, and the process for opting out.
+   - The dispute resolution language in the August 28th version explicitly states that the agreement applies even after service termination and clarifies the process for mass filings and the enforceability of arbitration awards.
+. Legal and Procedural Details:
+   - The arbitration clauses in the August 28th document specify the procedures for mass filings, including staged bellwether proceedings, and describe the process for opting out in more detail.
+   - The language about class action waivers is more explicit and detailed in the August 28th version, emphasizing the waiver of class and collective actions and jury trials.
+. Contact Information & Notes on Notices:
+   - The August 28th version provides specific email addresses for notices related to arbitration (VZValueNOD@verizon.com), whereas the August 22nd version references a different email ([email protected]) for arbitration notices, but the wording and context are consistent.
+   - The later version emphasizes that notices are considered received immediately if sent to the device or email address, and clarifies mailing addresses.
+. Additional Provisions & Clarifications:
+   - The August 28th version clarifies that the agreement is governed by federal law and the law of the billing address, similar to the earlier version but with slightly clearer wording.
+   - The mass filing procedures are described in more detail in the later version, including how claims are staged and resolved through bellwether proceedings, with specific reference to the number of arbitrations in each stage.
+. Minor Language & Detail Adjustments:
+   - The later version tightens some language, particularly around dispute resolution processes, opt-out procedures, and mass filing procedures, making the procedures more explicit.
+   - The section on Notices and enforceability is more detailed in the August 28th version.
+. Legal References & Links:
+   - The August 28th version references the same unlocking policy link but emphasizes that the agreement is governed by laws of the billing address, whereas the earlier version emphasizes the law of the state of the phone number's area code.
+In summary:
+The August 28th version refines and clarifies the arbitration and dispute resolution clauses, introduces detailed procedures for mass arbitrations (bellwether stages), emphasizes waivers of class and jury rights, and improves clarity around notices and enforceability. The core terms and policies remain consistent, but the later version is more detailed, especially regarding arbitration procedures and legal rights waivers.
 ==Products==
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 ==References==
-{{reflist}}
+[https://web.archive.org/web/20250822205027/https://www.straighttalk.com/support/terms-conditions#inPage_tc1 Terms and Conditions from August 22nd of 2025]
+[https://web.archive.org/web/20250828202109/https://www.straighttalk.com/support/terms-conditions#inPage_tc1 Terms and Conditions from August 28th of 2025]
 [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]